Description and characteristics of green tomato varieties, yield and cultivation

It's worth researching green tomato varieties and their fruit descriptions before purchasing seeds to know what to expect from this tomato variety. Green tomatoes are a rarity in Russian gardens. Few gardeners take the risk and plant green-fruited varieties.

Description and characteristics of the series

Everyone is accustomed to tomatoes being red or pink, or at worst, yellow. Green tomatoes, however, are still a novelty for many gardeners. However, their taste is virtually identical to their traditional counterparts. Green tomatoes are highly productive, and most varieties are easy to grow.

Advantages and disadvantages of tomatoes

The advantages of green tomatoes include:

• Taste qualities of tomatoes at technical maturity.
• Productivity.
• Storage life after harvest.
• Unpretentiousness.
• Suitable for preserving whole (due to the thick skin, the vegetables do not crack during the pickling process).

The only drawback is the unusual color of the skin, which makes many people think that the fruits of these varieties taste like unripe tomatoes.

Review of varieties

Not all green-fruited tomato hybrid varieties can be called successful, as is the case with other varieties.

There are several varieties that are considered the best among green tomatoes.

Green sugar

Green Sugar is a hybrid with mid-early ripening of fruits after planting in the soil. Ripening time ranges from 115 to 120 days. This tomato is suitable for planting in open ground and greenhouses. The bush is tall, reaching up to 1.5 m in height. This variety is characterized by a long fruiting period. The fruits are round, flattened, and have ribbed skin. The flesh is greenish-yellow. At maturity, the fruit weighs up to 350 g. The flesh is sweet with a sugary flavor.

Chile Verde

Another green-fruited tomato variety with a mid-early ripening period. Ripening time is 110 to 115 days after germination. The bush is a tall, fast-growing variety. The fruits are elongated, slightly pointed at the tip, weighing up to 110 g. A yellow blush appears on the skin as they reach maturity. The bush is productive, and the ripe fruits have a dessert-grade flavor.

Green copy

This hybrid is considered one of the most unusual among tomatoes. The skin and flesh are reddish-green. When fully ripe, the fruit develops red stripes, which are located both on the skin and inside the flesh. It ripens mid-early. The bush grows tall.

Green grapes

This hybrid produces small fruits weighing approximately 50-70 g. The skin is greenish-yellow. This variety produces a high yield. The flesh is sweet, with a rich tomato aroma.

Green sausage

The tomatoes are elongated, with a pointed tip. The skin is green-orange. They weigh on average 100 to 120 g. The bushes are tall.

Green Giant

A large-fruited variety. Tomatoes grow to 300-400 g. The skin is emerald green. The flesh matches the color. The shape is flat-oval.

Green honey

A mid-early ripening hybrid. The fruits are small, green-yellow, and round in shape. The variety resembles large cherry tomatoes. A distinctive feature of Green Honey is its unusual fruity aroma.

Absinthe

Absinthe is a tall-growing variety. As it ripens, a pinkish blush appears on the skin. The tomatoes are large, weighing up to 350 g. The shape is oval, slightly flattened.

Swamp

A large-fruited, high-yielding hybrid with a green-yellow skin. The flesh is juicy and sweet. The bushes are indeterminate, growing up to 1.3 m in height. The flesh is loose in texture.

Val green striped

A characteristic feature is its long fruiting period. At maturity, the skin acquires a yellowish tint, and emerald stripes appear. This indeterminate bush grows to a height of 1.2 m.

Giant Emerald

A compact, tall bush, reaching a height of approximately 1.3 m. Tomatoes weigh 300-450 g, with emerald skin and a yellow blush. The flesh has a rich, fruity aroma.

Dr. Green Frosted

The trunk is tall, reaching a height of 3 m. An early hybrid, the fruits ripen 100-105 days after germination. The pulp has a sweet flavor. This cherry variety produces tomatoes weighing up to 30 g, and the bush is covered with fruits.

Reichard's Green Heart

The skin is emerald-red. This medium-sized hybrid is ideal for greenhouse seedlings in temperate climates. The bush grows up to 2 m. The maximum fruit weight is up to 600 g. The average tomato weight is 300 to 450 g.

Green zebra

The skin color resembles that of a zebra, only emerald yellow. The tomatoes are large, weighing about 350 g. The flesh is meaty and juicy, with 3-4 seed chambers inside.

Cherokee Green Gold

This hybrid is characterized by an unusual fruity flavor. The tomatoes are large, weighing up to 500 g. The skin is emerald yellow when ripe. The skin surface near the stem is ribbed.

Irish liqueur

Fully ripe tomatoes have a sweet flavor. The flesh is emerald green with a yellowish tint. The first inflorescence on the bush forms after the eighth leaf. A cluster produces 3-6 fruits. The tomatoes are round, slightly flattened. The weight of the tomatoes ranges from 200 to 260 g.The main advantage of the Irish Liqueur hybrid is that the fruits are suitable for consumption by people prone to allergic reactions.

Emerald Pear

An indeterminate variety, the main trunk grows up to 2 m. The bush is compact, with medium foliage. The tomatoes are shaped like a pear, hence the variety's name. The skin is a rich emerald shade, turning yellow when fully ripe. The average weight ranges from 70 to 110 g. One of the sweetest varieties among similar hybrids. Suitable for greenhouse planting, the yield is excellent.

Emerald apple

The yield is average, with up to 10 kg of fruit per bush. Fruiting begins in mid-July. The bushes are tall. The tomatoes are large, weighing between 200 and 250 g. After harvest, the tomatoes can be stored for a long time without spoiling. The skin is dense, a rich emerald color, with ribbing near the stem, and the skin is darker. The flesh is meaty and sweet. The tomatoes are suitable for canning whole.

Feedback from our readers

Reviews from gardeners who have grown green tomatoes.

Katerina, 31: "I was skeptical about these tomatoes for a long time. But I finally decided to take a chance. I planted the Green Zebra variety at my dacha and was pleasantly surprised. They taste sweet and delicious. Now I prefer emerald tomatoes to traditional red ones."

Alla, 54: "This isn't the first year I've been planting these tomatoes. It was unusual at first, but now many varieties have become favorites. I especially liked Green Sausage, Swamp, and Emerald Apple. These tomatoes are great for pickling and making summer salads."